Event Registration
Hunter Safety Education Conventional Course Registration
Equip yourself as a responsible and competent hunter with this thorough introduction to firearm safety, ethics, and responsibility. You will earn your Hunter Safety Education Certification in a comprehensive, instructor-led course that combines classroom learning with practical field day sessions. Upon completion, a temporary orange hunter safety card will be issued and hard card certifications will be mailed within 60 days. To receive certification, students must attend all classes and demonstrate proficiency in skill, attitude, and knowledge across all course components. Please note that no online portion of Hunter Safety training is required to attend this course.
This course spans a minimum of 12 hours, with the option to include 2 hours of live fire training within the 12-hour requirement. Please note that classes may extend beyond 12 hours, but should not exceed 20 hours without approval from the State Coordinator. Our structured schedule allows for flexibility, typically spanning over 2-3 weeks with students meeting twice a week.
Throughout the course, you will cover essential topics such as:
- Understanding the 5 different firearm actions
- Proper loading and unloading techniques, including ammunition selection
- Practicing safe muzzle control and keeping fingers off the trigger
- Managing the safety mechanism on firearms throughout the session
- Adhering to the 4 main safety rules: MTAT (Muzzle Control, Trigger, Action, Target)
Event Information
This class is a thorough introduction to firearm safety,
ethics, and responsibility. Online portion not required to attend this class. A
valid temporary hunter safety card will be issued at the end of class upon
completion and hard cards will be mailed within 60 days.
MUST ATTEND ALL DATES - 2/4, 2/6, 2/11, 2/13, *2/15, 2/18, 2/20 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) *Field Day included in dates listed (8:00am - 1:00pm).
On Field Day - Dress for Oregon weather as if you are going hunting. *Bring
rain gear
Instructions for Parents and Guardians of Minors
Please update any applicable ODFW Youth Accounts with current contact e-mail and mailing address prior to registration. The minor's parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the required Legal Release from Liability, Student Application and any other release forms, and bring them to the first class. Firearms or ammo should not be brought to the Hunter Education class; ODFW will provide all equipment for this field day.
What To Bring
- Legal Release from Liability form completed and signed
- Student Application completed and signed
- Dress for Oregon weather as if you are going hunting
- Bring your own snacks, lunch, and bottled water
- Personal safety ear and/or eye protection - Optional (ODFW will have ear and eye protection available to those without their own)
- DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMO - All equipment for the field day will be provided by ODFW
Upcoming Events
Certifications
- • Hunter Safety Education
Event Requirements
- • Min Age: 8
- • Max Age: 70